Yes, this swap is still waffling in the engine selection stage. It is a good thing that this car has not died yet. This has given me time to research engine options a little better and not just go with the 4G63 because I know it. The 4G63 being a pretty old engine and iron block. After much better research I like the Ecotec 2.4 LE5 with VVT as my number one choice, and turbo(first year of this engine is 2006). I will keep an eye out for a deal on the LSJ ecotec, but if that doesn't happen by the time the rotary pops, then 2.4 LE5s are everywhere and cheap. I would like to play with VVT in megasquirt. The cheap availability of the LE5, the transmission options, aftermarket support, light weight and power support has won me over. It usually takes me a while to catch up with Blake on my research and understand why he recommends certain engines.
I did research the high feature LLT V6, but I don't see one of those landing in my lap. If it happened, I would love to do that swap.